Technician 2 Play and Home Economics in Limavady

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.

You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role. In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.

SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

• Qualifications: Five GCSE’s (Grades A*-C) to include English Language, Mathematics and subject specific specialism, or equivalent or higher level qualifications.
• Experience: A minimum of six month's experience working in a school environment/early years play setting.
• Knowledge: Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of the requirements of a Technician 2, health and safety regulations and hygiene requirements as relevant to the role, general administrative processes and records.

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.

• Skills / Abilities: Proven effective planning and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, proven effective people management skills, ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve outcomes, evidence of sound interpersonal and communication skills, evidence of proficiency in the use of computer packages, to include use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Values Orientation: Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos.

SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

• Experience: A minimum of one year's experience of working in a Home Economic or Catering Environment and/or Sensory Learning Environment.

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND: The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’. In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.

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JOB PURPOSE:

To provide technical support and assistance to teaching staff in the implementation of the schools/department’s educational programme. To provide practical, technical, and administrative support to staff in the delivery of play-based learning, Home Economics and school functions. To ensure that learning environments, resources, equipment, and materials are prepared, maintained, and used safely to support pupils with SEN. To contribute to creating engaging, inclusive, and safe learning experiences.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• SUPERVISION: Shared supervision of appropriate staff including the management and allocation of duties. Identification and provision of on the job training to appropriate staff.
• Provision and maintenance of facilities and practical resources: Organisation and maintain the sensory play store, play equipment, HE room and laundry stores. Assist with the development and adaptation of resources to meet individual pupil needs. Assist teaching staff in the development and manufacture of teaching aids and models. Preparation of resources for all classes including the setting up, testing, demonstration and dismantling of suitable resources as per agreed schemes of work. Collect, clean and store all equipment and materials securely in designated storage areas. Ensure items are maintained in a state of ‘ready for use’. Dispose of used materials in a safe and approved manner. Ensure that mandatory and/or statutory checks of materials and equipment are carried out by qualified personnel. Inform designated line manager of materials and equipment found to be in an unsatisfactory/unsafe condition and arrange for repair and disposal of such items. Ensure no unauthorised person has unsupervised access to equipment and materials when not in use. Advise on health and safety issues in relation to the use of equipment.
• Administration: Development, maintenance and operation of manual and/or computerised systems in relation to administrative tasks associated with the area of work. Maintenance of an inventory/records of departmental resources. Assistance in the ordering/purchasing, receiving, checking, storing and distribution of resources.
• General: Support all staff in ensuring the general safety of pupils. Assist with evacuation in emergencies. Undertake photocopying as required.
• Technical staff may be required to undertake any of the following duties: Handling cash in relation to the purchase of practical materials. Assisting with hospitality at meetings and school functions. Carry out minor maintenance repairs throughout the school within the competence of the employee.

It is acknowledged that the contents of this generic job description are not subject to appeal. This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.